Passivation at Dentist Dictionary
What is Passivation? Metals and alloys are made less corrosive through surface treatment to produce a thin and stable inert oxide layer along all external surfaces. This is called the passive corrosion condition or a passivated implant.Dental Definition Added By: Emma
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